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Apr 14, 2026 29 min

Turning Empty Buildings into Homes

from Let's Connect Hosted by WMPG

Host Kristina Egan brings together two leaders at the forefront of Maine’s housing solutions—Tuck O’Brien with Maine Redevelopment and Jennifer Hawkins with Avesta Housing—for a timely conversation on how the state can address its housing shortage. The episode explores innovative policy ideas, including legislation that would help communities convert vacant and underused schools into much-needed housing, and examines the real-world opportunities and challenges of redevelopment across Maine. The discussion highlights how collaboration between nonprofits, government agencies, and communities can unlock new housing opportunities.

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